Planning for GOA, where to stay??

[anainar]

I went to Goa last week. Stayed at Whispering Palms. I booked a standard room which had two separate single beds! Imagine that for a family of husband, wife and five year old. . But the best part is when I complained, they upgraded me to their Classic Room. The room was nice and costed around 3500/day on bed and Breakfast basis. Had a swimming pool, jacuzzi and less than 100 meters to Candolim beach. Breakfast was good and sumptuous. but the bar sucked big time and barman was a moron. The cocktails he made were horrible.

I had bookings only for 29th and 30th and for 31st they said they are full. But on 30th there was a cancellation I could extend the stay. I tried a nearby resort for a walkin and they had vacancies on 31st.

I checked Goan Heritage and it was booked fully. Went to Bogmallo for lunch and the place looked really nice. But lunch costed a bomb of Rs.450/per head.

Their rates go up from Nov 1st onwards. Actually it is true with every hotel in Goa. They have one rate till August, Sept-October has another rate november onwards another rate.

Nainar

[shuvd]

Guys, can you suggest a CHEAP option during the year end? Say between the 26th and 30th December.

[IndianNomad]

I was in Goa from 24-Oct to 29-Oct. Stayed near Calangute market in Colonia De Braganza Resort for 3 nights @ 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall. Stayed for another 2 nights near Miramar-Panaji in hotel miramar for Rs.1800/- for 2 nights, this was ok but the food in their restuarant by name Anouksha is great

[urban_legend]

Had been to Goa in August. Stayed at Miramar Residency. its a hotel by Goa tourism board. But trust me its nothing like the normal govt. run hotels, they've got these villas. Its beautiful, overlooking the Miramar beach, right next to Marriot's property. The best part is that the tariffs are unbelievable. During offseason the tariff was aroud 1600 per room and during season when i had asked them they had quoted around 2500-3000, which is a very good deal considering the property location and surroundings. Definitely value for money.

[anshurao]

Originally Posted by shuvd

Guys, can you suggest a CHEAP option during the year end? Say between the 26th and 30th December.

Hey, it would be nice if you could give figures here But let me warn you buddy, at that time of the year the prices are at their maximum. Let me know your budget and probably I could suggest you something accordingly.

[IndianNomad]

The prices during year end are too high.
Mentioned below are some of them when I inquired for period of 25th to 27th of Dec.
I inquired with these people today.

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Colonia Braganza Resort - 3 Star
Calangute

Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast


Package Cost : Rs.5200/- per couple per night
Rs.1600/- per extra person per night

* This one I got it for 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall, during 24th oct to 26th oct.
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CARMOLOBO RESORTS! GOA! CANDOLIM!
RATES FOR 18THDEC TO 26TH DEC , CHRISTMAS WEEK.
RS 3000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 PAX CP
RS 6000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
RS 300/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP.

RATES FOR 27TH DEC TO 5TH JAN,NEWYEARS.
RS 8000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 ,CP.
RS 16,000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
RS 1000/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP.

MINIMUM BOOKING DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HAS TO BE 4 NIGHTS.

* This one when inquired in oct was for Rs. 3000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
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[filcord]

After a relaxing three days, I can suggest Prainha Cottages. It's about 6 km away from Panjim at Dona Paula , a small boutique hotel set in it's own spectacular bay, Welcome to Prainha Hotel and Cottages - Goa 's best resort, not meant if you want the fast night life of Calangute. Ideal for chilling and swimming away the workday stress.

[JMaruru]

Folks,

Please suggest some basic/budget accommodation on beachside in south goa. We just need clean toilets, bed and car parking.

Thanks.